
Qualified Surveyors — South West UK
NADC-approved, EA-registered septic tank surveyors based in Dorchester. Serving Dorset and the South West with CCTV inspection, compliance certification, and solicitor-approved reports.
Our Surveyors
Finding a qualified, independent septic tank surveyor in Dorchester and the wider Dorset area is essential for protecting your property investment. Drain-Age's survey team brings NADC approval, EA registration, City & Guilds qualifications, and WRc CCTV coding — the complete professional credential set for septic tank assessment in the South West.
Our Dorchester surveyors have inspected over 1,500 septic systems across Dorset, Devon, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset and Cornwall. We understand the unique characteristics of the South West's rural drainage systems — from traditional brick-built cesspools to modern package treatment plants — and produce reports that stand up to legal and technical scrutiny.
Whether you need a pre-purchase survey for a Dorset property, an annual compliance check, or a full CCTV drain survey, our surveyors provide the technical expertise and professional documentation that solicitors, insurers, and the Environment Agency accept without question.
How It Works
Call our Dorchester office. We'll establish the survey type required, property details, and access requirements for your Dorset site.
A qualified septic tank surveyor is assigned from our Dorchester-based team — matched to your system type and location.
The surveyor attends, inspects the complete system using CCTV and manual assessment, and records all findings.
A full written report and compliance certificate is issued within 48 hours in a legally recognised format.
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Coverage Area
Based in Dorchester, our engineers cover the full Dorset area and beyond — including all rural and off-mains properties.
NADC-approved septic tank surveyors based in Dorchester, covering all of Dorset and the South West. CCTV inspection, compliance certification, and solicitor-approved reports.